The Kent County Chamber of Commerce welcomed golfers, sponsors, and volunteers to Chester River Yacht & Country Club on Monday, June 15, for its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament, bringing together the business community for a day of networking, camaraderie, and friendly competition.
The Chamber’s signature event continued its tradition of fostering connections among local businesses while providing players with contests, prizes, refreshments, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy a beautiful day on the course.
“We are incredibly grateful for the tremendous support we received from our sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and committee members,” said Sarah King, Executive Director of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce.
“The tournament continues to grow each year, and its success is a reflection of the strong partnerships and community spirit that make Kent County such a special place to live and do business.”
Tournament Results
1st Place Team: Chesapeake Bank & Trust – Bob Altieri, Justin Varga, Rob Thompson, Peter Heller
2nd Place Team: Connect Wealth – Rusty Poisson, Paul Burns, Frankie Smith, Kyle Dixon
3rd Place Team: Peoples Powered by Hanscom Credit Union/Fleetwood Insurance Group -Creg Fleetwood, Spencer McAllister, David Bowman, Sean Crawford
On-Course Contest Winners
Longest Drive (Men): Barry Byers
Longest Drive (Women): Erin Gillespie
Closest to the Pin (Men): Rob Thompson
Closest to the Pin (Women): Brooke Maier
Straightest Drive (Men): Nick Fox
Straightest Drive (Women): Genie Wootton
Sponsors
The Chamber extends its sincere appreciation to all of the businesses and organizations whose
support made the tournament possible:
Title Sponsor: Cross Street Realtors
Beverage Sponsor: Chesapeake Bank & Trust
Transfusion/Crush Station Sponsors: Peoples Powered by Hanscom Federal Credit
Union and Fleetwood Insurance Group
Beverage Cart Sponsor: Gillespie & Son/Gillespie Precast
Golf Cart Sponsor: Biggs Fuel Company, Inc.
Lunch/Grill Station Sponsor: The Gunston School
Golf Ball Sponsor: Avalon Energy Services
Golf Tee Sponsor: Kent School
Putting Contest Sponsor: Riley’s Mill Ale Works
Tee Sponsors: Connect Wealth, Mid-Atlantic Facility Services, The Wharf at Handy
Point, Todd’s Sales, Rentals & Towing, and all sponsors listed above
The Chamber also extends its gratitude to the staff of Chester River Yacht & Country Club and the members of the Business Development & Events Committee for their dedication and hard work in planning and executing another outstanding tournament.
The 3rd Annual Golf Tournament once again demonstrated the power of connection, collaboration, and community among Kent County businesses and organizations. The Chamber looks forward to building on this momentum and welcoming participants back for the 4th Annual Golf Tournament in 2027. View pictures of the event at
About the Kent County Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce is to strengthen, support, and promote the economic vitality of its member businesses and the community of Kent County through positive connections, business growth, community engagement, and collaborative advocacy.
